Articles by Jacob Traynor

  • Election survey draws criticism

    Colac Otway’s mayor has come out against a climate action survey sent to candidates, but the team behind the questionnaire says it is common practice.  

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  • Survey backs hard waste

    More than 97 per cent of people surveyed would use a hard waste service if Colac Otway Shire Council offered it, a new report says. 

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  • Call for Meredith Park review

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor wants the council to lay down the law at Meredith Park, calling for a report on improved management of the park, complete with new guidelines, upgrades and management options. 

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  • Lighthouse will close amid concerns

    Cape Otway’s iconic lightstation has told staff it will close its doors permanently from March.

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  • New candidate is long-serving volunteer

    Mother, teacher and long-time volunteer Catriona Ebeling has always been involved in the Colac Otway community.

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  • Politics strikes a chord for Jake

    Colac’s Jake Finnigan has done plenty for a 26-year-old. Now, Jake is putting his hand up in Colac Otway Shire Council’s upcoming election.

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  • Councillor wants business rate relief

    A Colac Otway Shire councillor is proposing to use nearly $300,000 in unallocated funds to offer rate relief to struggling businesses.  

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  • Businesses reveal COVID procedures

    A “significant proportion” of COVID spread is happening in the home, Colac Otway Shire Council says, while Colac’s big businesses are sharing lessons on COVID-safe with the community.

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